By Rita Iliya The Niger Governor’s Wife, Hajiya Fatima Bago, has lauded the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) for its sustained efforts in enhancing the quality of locally-manufactured goods in the state. Bago made the commendation when she received a delegation from SON, led by the agency’s State Coordinator, HajiyaContinue Reading
By Fatima Mohammed-Lawal Mr Feyisayo Ayeni, the Standards Organisation of Nigeria’s (SON) former Coordinator in Kwara, has tasked the organisation’s workforce to develop their capacity to enable effective service delivery. Ayeni gave the charge on Thursday in Ilorin in his valedictory speech at a reception organised by members of staffContinue Reading
Okeoghene Akubuike The Bureau of Public Procurement (BPP) and Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the application of Nigerian Industrial Standards (NIS) in Federal Government procurement processes. This is contained in a statement issued by Zira Nagga, Head of Press and Public Relations,Continue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) is intensifying efforts towards eliminating the circulation of substandard electrical products in the country. The Director- General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, said this at a Stakeholders Sensitisation Forum for manufacturers, importers and vendors at the Zuba Electrical and Electronics MarketContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening collaboration on electrical and electronic standardisation in Nigeria. The Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, said this at a Stakeholders Forum organised by SON in collaboration with IEC andContinue Reading
By Lucy Ogalue The Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) says compliance with tyre standards will ensure road safety and position Nigerian businesses for global trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The Director-General of SON, Dr Ifeanyi Okeke, said this at a sensitisation programme for tyre dealers atContinue Reading
By Tosin Kolade The Federal Ministry of Water Resources and Sanitation has partnered with the Standards Organisation of Nigeria (SON) to enhance the quality of irrigation water in the country. This was the focus of the Technical Committee on Water Quality meeting for the development of the Nigerian Standard forContinue Reading
By Abdul Hassan Faisal Makarfi, the first son of Sen. Ahmed Makarfi, a former Governor of Kaduna State, is dead. Alhaji Ibrahim Makarfi, a brother to the former governor, confirmed the incident to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Saturday evening. He said that Faisal died as a resultContinue Reading
